India
Goa in June
🌧️ Rainy seasonWarm, humid and very wet. Watch for flood risk.
🎒 Pack: light, breathable clothes & sunscreen · compact umbrella or rain jacket · quick-dry fabrics · waterproof sandals
Why June scores 6.5What goes into the score
How it works- Weather comfort5.1
- ✓Warm (30°C highs / 25°C lows)
- !Very humid/sticky (dew point 23.3°C)
- !Wet: ~868 mm rain, ~22 heavy-rain days
- Air quality8.1
- ✓Moderate (PM2.5 ~17 µg/m³)
- Seasonal hazards8.0
- !Tropical cyclone: Edge of the North Indian Ocean cyclone season
- !Flood: ~22 heavy-rain days (≥10 mm) in an average June
- Safety baseline7.0
- ·Increased caution
| Jun | Mar | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 6.5 Good | 8.4 Very good |
| Season | 🌧️ Rainy season | ☀️ Dry season |
| High / low | 30° / 25° | 32° / 23° |
| Rain | 868 mm | 1 mm |
| Humidity | dew pt 23° | dew pt 14° |
| PM2.5 | 17 µg/m³ | 37 µg/m³ |
Typical-month data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis) 2015–2024 (modelled, not a forecast). Temperatures: Goa weather-station normals. Rainfall: Goa weather-station normals (national met service).
Holidays & crowdsJune 2027
No long holidaysNo long public-holiday weekends this month. School holidays aren't counted, so check those if you want to avoid family crowds.
Other public holidays: Ashura (16 Jun, date estimated)
National holidays only; regional holidays and school breaks aren't included. Source: holidays (open-source public-holiday calendar).
Explore GoaEvents, sights, food & souvenirs
Check event dates locallyIndia's smallest state, on the Arabian Sea coast, known for beaches, Portuguese colonial heritage, whitewashed churches and seafood.
Monsoon seasonDate variesUsually June to September
Heavy rain turns the landscape green, but the sea is rough and many beach shacks close.
Why go: Swimming is unsafe on many beaches during the monsoon.
Where: Statewide
Coming up later
International Film Festival of IndiaDate variesUsually late November
India's main government-run international film festival, held in Goa.
Why go: Screenings require festival registration.
Where: Panaji
Feast of St Francis XavierEvery year3 December every year
A major feast day honouring Goa's patron saint, drawing large numbers of pilgrims.
Why go: Expect crowds and heavy traffic around Old Goa.
Where: Basilica of Bom Jesus, Old Goa
Goa CarnivalDate variesUsually February or early March, before Lent - date moves each year
A Portuguese-era carnival with floats, music and dancing led by King Momo.
Why go: Parade routes get very crowded; hotels raise prices.
Where: Panaji, Margao, Mapusa and Vasco
Old Goa churches
UNESCO-listed churches including the Basilica of Bom Jesus, which holds the relics of St Francis Xavier, and Sé Cathedral.
Fontainhas, Panaji
A Latin quarter of narrow streets and colourful Portuguese-era houses in the state capital.
Palolem Beach
A crescent-shaped beach in South Goa, quieter than the northern beaches.
💡 Many beach huts and shacks only operate in the dry season, roughly November to May.
Anjuna flea market
A large weekly market in North Goa selling clothes, jewellery and souvenirs.
Dudhsagar Falls
A tall, multi-tiered waterfall on the Goa-Karnataka border, at its fullest after the monsoon.
💡 Jeep access to the falls is usually closed during the monsoon months.
Fort Aguada
A 17th-century Portuguese fort and lighthouse overlooking the sea near Candolim.
Goan fish curry and rice
Fish cooked in a tangy coconut and kokum or tamarind sauce, the everyday staple.
Pork vindaloo
A sharp, spicy pork curry with vinegar and garlic, of Portuguese origin.
Xacuti
Chicken or lamb in a complex sauce of roasted coconut and spices.
Choris pão
Spicy Goan pork sausage served in local bread rolls.
💡 Bakeries and markets
Bebinca
A layered coconut milk and egg dessert, popular at Christmas.
Cashew feni
A strong local spirit distilled from cashew apples.
Cashew nuts
Locally processed cashews, often roasted or flavoured.
💡 Markets and shops in Panaji and Mapusa
Hand-painted azulejo tiles
Blue and white tiles inspired by Portuguese tradition.
💡 Craft shops in Panaji